Management, Spirituality, and Religion (MSR)
The Management, Spirituality, and Religion Division focuses on interdisciplinary theoretical and applied research and pedagogy related to the relevance and relationship of spirituality and religion in management and organizational life.
513 Members
Division
Officers
- Chair Tom Elwood Culham
- Chair-Elect Anil K. Maheshwari
- Program Chair Payal Kumar
- Program Chair-Elect Sharda Nandram
- Past Chair Joan F. Marques
Domain Statement
Management, Spirituality, and Religion explores how spirituality and religion can influence organizational dynamics and affect management outcomes. In that regard, MSR is devoted to defining the relevance and impact of spirituality and religion in management, organizations and society. Major areas of study include theory building and empirical research around the issues of faith, spirituality and religion as they influence principles and practices in management. Important contributions have been made in MSR research to better understand the meaning of work, the impact of spirituality and spiritual leadership in the workplace, the purpose of business, the effects of religious pluralism in the workplace, and the distinctive elements of individual religious and spiritual beliefs that cultivate inner awareness and promote wisdom for the common good.